What is MEM – Microsoft Endpoint Manager ?

Microsoft Endpoint Manager is a unified, integrated management platform for managing all your endpoint devices (smartphones, PCs, Teams or Skype Room Systems, etc.). Microsoft is bringing together ConfigMgr (SCCM) and Microsoft Intune, and is removing licensing and migration to leverage your existing ConfigMgr investments while taking advantage of the power of Cloud Microsoft. They’ve taken all the different names, brands, and management consoles and drastically simplified both how they’re discussed and how they’re used. Now, “Microsoft Endpoint Manager” (MEM) will refer to all endpoint management solutions, including the following products:

• Microsoft Endpoint Manager Microsoft Intune (MEMMI)
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (MEMCM)

With Microsoft Endpoint Manager, customers benefit from the following features all in one platform:

• Windows co-management
• Windows Autopilot
• Tenant-attached Helpdesk
• Desktop Analytics
• Azure Active Directory Conditional Access
• Endpoint Security with Microsoft Defender 's ATP
• Apple, Android, Windows, and ruggedized device management
• Productivity Score, including the Technology Experience Score

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Note: You still need the appropriate active licenses to deploy Windows Autopilot , Desktop Analytics, Azure Active Directory Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender ATP, and other features, subject to their individual licensing terms. Microsoft Endpoint Manager provides an integrated solution to take advantage of these features within a streamlined platform.

What changes result from the rebranding to Microsoft Endpoint Manager ?

If you already have a license for Configuration Manager, you’ll also automatically receive a license for Intune to register PCs Windows for co-management. This change makes it easier to manage devices Windows with Microsoft Endpoint Manager.

A new license now allows ConfigMngr customers with Software Assurance to obtain PC management rights Intune without having to purchase an Intune to perform co-management. You no longer need to assign individual Intune or individual EMS licenses to your users.

Devices managed by Configuration Manager and registered for co-management have virtually the same rights as a PC managed independently by Intune. However, after a reset, they cannot be reprovisioned using AutoPilot.

The devices Windows 10 devices registered Intune by other means require fullIntune licenses.

If you want to use Intune to manage iOS, Android, or macOS devices, you need the Intune appropriate subscription through a Intune standalone license, anEnterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) license, or a Microsoft 365.

The licenses you previously held for System Center Configuration Manager still apply to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. If you install a new site, use the existing product keys.

What we believe will be a big change for companies wishing to avoid recurring costs as much as possible - is that they will now be obliged to subscribe to Software Assurance for ConfigMgr every year.

The only way to obtain a license to use Configuration Manager is to purchase a license from SA or through an equivalent subscription from Microsoft 365 (see below). There are programs for developers, such as MSDN, where Configuration Manager is offered for development and testing purposes, but not for production use.

If you have any questions about the license change, we recommend that you consult the Microsoft FAQ at this link: https: //docs.microsoft.com/fr-fr/configmgr/core/understand/product-and-licensing-faq

What are the equivalent subscriptions?

Equivalent subscriptions refer to programs such as Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) or Microsoft 365 Enterprise. There may be others, but these are the most common. Under the terms of Microsoft’s Volume Licensing programs, they are considered equivalent to management licenses.

Configuration Manager is included in the following plans:

User Subscription License Intune (USL), EMS E3, EMS E5, Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1.

Note: Please note that Configuration Manager is not included in the Microsoft 365 Business plan.

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